DEAR ZOO LIVE!
Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage!
See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy.
Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child - engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.
Rod Campbell’s best - selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child - engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.
Join us at your local theatre to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet – in the end! #DearZooLive
'A must - see for fans of the book, and for any young child who likes animals!’ ★★★★★ Whatsgoodtodo.co.uk
‘A superb theatrical production’ ★★★★★ My Theatre Mates
'This show is the perfect running time and there’s no interval, so momentum isn’t lost. If you’re looking for a family trip to the theatre, this is one of the best. ' ★★★★★ Entertainmentviews.co.uk
Dear Zoo
Wed 10 - Thu 11 February 2027
Wed 10, 1.30pm
Thu 11 10.30am & 1.30pm
Ticket £18 | £16 under 16 concessions | School rate £14 (1 free teacher per 10 children). Education pack available on request from tracy.burke@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk. School bookings must be made directly with the box office.
Opened in 1955, The Hazlitt Theatre offers one of the liveliest and community focused programmes of arts and performance in the south east. The Hazlitt Theatre plays host to a wide variety of comedians, musicians, tributes, dance schools, amateur dramatics and local and national performers. View our current brochure here or visit our What's On to plan your next theatre visit.
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